March 25, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 6

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers | Women's Leadership

GFB holds 2026 spring commodity meeting to discuss ag issues

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank executive Dancy gets feedback on financial challenges facing farmers.

Ready, set, go! CFM Farm Passport season up and running

Farm Passport program adds optional scavenger hunt to enhance farm travelers’ experiences.

Georgia's Torrie Reed makes finals in AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet

Reed, a Gilmer County Farm Bureau member, was the top collegiate finisher in the Georgia Farm Bureau YF&R Discussion Meet in July 2025.

Georgia corn, peach, pecan and tobacco commissions holding referendums

Producers voting on whether to continue assessments to fund commissions' activities.

2026 Women in Ag Summit prepares attendees to Rise & Thrive

Summit workshops provided guidance and tips for agricultural advocacy, leadership and Ag In The Classroom.

AFBF pushes Senate Ag Committee for help on fuel and fertilizer

Duvall commented on potential fertilizer shortages or extreme price spikes due to rising tensions in the Middle East.

Georgia Department of ag declares state free of HPAI

Designation allows for the resumption of exports and international trade of Georgia poultry products as recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health.

UGA CAES generated a record $933.7 million economic impact in 2025

The total impact of CAES in 2025 was third highest among schools, colleges and units at UGA, factoring into the university’s total economic impact of $9.2 billion in 2025.

Peanut butter given to ACFB to celebrate National Peanut Month

Georgia peanut industry celebrated and donated 10,000 jars of peanut butter during PB&J Day at the Capitol

SAVE THE DATE

ABAC AG CAREERS WEBINAR

March 26, online

NATIONAL WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE SURVEY

March 31, deadline for submissions

61ST ANNUAL GEORGIA PECAN GROWERS CONFERENCE

March 31-April 1

MICRO FARM INSURANCE

March 31, deadline to enroll/renew

FERAL SWINE WORKSHOP AND TRAPPING DEMONSTRATION

April 2, Warrenton

UGA COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE OPEN HOUSE

April 3, Athens

USDA GENERAL CRP SIGNUP

Through April 17

KEL-MAC SADDLE CLUB HORSE SHOWS

April 18, May 9, Sept. 19 & Oct. 24, Madison

64TH ANNUAL GEORGIA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION

April 23-25, Perry

SOUTHEASTERN SPECIALTY CROP TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

May 5&6, Tifton

2026 GFB SPRING SHOOTOUT

April 29, deadline to buy tickets

May 15, Griffin

GFB EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD

April 30, application deadline

SDRP SECOND STAGE, MILK AND ON-FARM STORAGE PAYMENTS

April 30, 2026, SDRP stages 1 and 2 deadline

NURSERY VALUE SELECT INSURANCE

May 1, deadline to enroll/renew

GEORGIA CENTENNIAL FARM APPLICATIONS

May 1, application deadline

GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DAVID SKINNER SCHOLARSHIP

May 4, deadline to apply

GFB DAY AT THE BRAVES

June 7, Atlanta

May 1, ticket purchase deadline

UGA CITRUS ORCHARD NUTRITIONAL SURVEY

Ongoing

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OFFER FERAL HOG CONTROL SERVICES

Ongoing

GFB HAY DIRECTORY

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE

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